The orifice gate from Salina, Kan.-based Vortex Valves handles dry-bulk ingredients when frequent or daily equipment sanitation is required in the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, chemical and other industries.

Salina, Kan.-based Vortex Valves engineers and manufactures slide gates, diverters and iris valves for handling dry bulk powders, pellets, granules and aggregates. Since 1977, it has worked with 15,000 plants in the food, chemical, mineral, mining and power generation industries.